This bill proposes a supplemental appropriation from the unappropriated surplus balance in the State Fund, General Revenue, specifically for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2026. It allocates funds to three health facilities: Welch Community Hospital, William R. Sharpe Jr. Hospital, and Mildred Mitchell-Bateman Hospital. The bill adds new items of appropriation for capital outlay, repairs, and equipment, with Welch Community Hospital receiving $1,000,000, William R. Sharpe Jr. Hospital receiving $3,400,000, and Mildred Mitchell-Bateman Hospital receiving $4,304,000.
The bill outlines the specific funds and organizations for each hospital, identified by their respective fund numbers (0412, 0413, and 0414) and organization number (0512). The purpose of this legislation is to ensure that these health facilities have the necessary financial resources for their operational needs during the specified fiscal year.